Diagnostic criteria for NF2-related schwannomatosis

To make a diagnosis of NF2-related schwannomatosis in a patient, healthcare professionals must have observed certain important criteria. Here’s a poster summarizing these criteria.

Explanatory poster – Diagnostic criteria for NF2-related schwannomatosis

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A diagnosis of NF2-related schwannomatosis may be made when a patient presents with any of the following:

  • Bilateral vestibular schwannomas
  • Identical NF2 pathogenic variant in at least two NF2-related tumours
  • Two major criteria OR one major and two minor criteria

The explanatory poster details the major and minor criteria, as well as the additional genetic criteria for NF2-SWN.